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P368 UGW

1996 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 528122,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 UGW
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 146,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 139,151 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 133,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 127,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2007 127,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 117,636 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 117,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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P368 UGW is a 1996 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P368 UGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P368 UGW registered?

P368 UGW is a 1996 BMW 528, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P368 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P368 UGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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